Supervisor, 3rd Shift

Kohler Co. • Union City, TN

1d • $69,650 - $105,850 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor directs a group of hourly associates within a specific department. The role is responsible for ensuring products are manufactured in accordance with established production processes and design and technical specifications, meeting approved production schedules within budgeted costs, and enforcing the plant’s employee relations policies and procedures. This is an onsite, third-shift position in Union City, Tennessee.

The Supervisor works with Team Leaders to monitor productivity, production, quality, safety, equipment maintenance, staffing, and employee performance. The position also handles subordinate complaints and makes recommendations to upper management concerning staffing and compensation matters.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with emphasis on high-volume, high-mix manufacturing processes.
• Proven project management and cross-functional relationship skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Analytical and structured approach to problem solving.
• Leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with all members of the organization.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Glass fabrication experience is a definite asset.
• Experience in an ISO- or world-class-certified manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Team Leaders using daily and weekly productivity and production reports to maximize efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
• Observe and inspect raw materials at various production stages, determine their performance, and take corrective action as needed to maintain quality standards.
• Initiate verbal and written corrective action when goals are not met and inform Team Leaders of potential problem areas.
• Inspect equipment and review parts usage, production data, and downtime to assess preventive maintenance and adherence to proper operating procedures; take appropriate action.
• Review safety and accident reports, inspection reports, and visual observations to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Hold periodic meetings with subordinates to communicate safety and health matters and ensure prompt corrective action when needed.
• Determine weekly manpower needs by reviewing workload requirements and initiate appropriate action.
• Review subordinate performance against goals and suggest improvements to support coordinated efforts.
• Recommend promotions, hiring, dismissal, or compensation changes for subordinates to upper management.
• Receive and process subordinate complaints by reviewing the facts in accordance with company policy for discussion and review with upper management.

Benefits

• Applicable benefit programs available from the first day of employment, with no waiting period.
• Competitive total rewards package supporting health and wellbeing.
• Access to career growth and development opportunities.
• Performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed